Monday, November 24, 2025

Notebook: Rare 3-in-3 for Sea Dogs

The Saint John Sea Dogs will play their only three-in-three of the entire season this weekend.

Traditionally, if the Sea Dogs were to be playing a three-in-three, it would likely take place on the road in Quebec. But times have changed. This three-in-three will be all home games with the third contest being played in a non-QMJHL venue.

The Sea Dogs will host the Charlottetown Islanders on Friday and the Cape Breton Eagles on Saturday with both of those games being played at TD Station. On Sunday, the Sea Dogs and Eagles will travel to Fredericton to play in the first regular season QMJHL game to take place in the city.


The Sea Dogs will play three games at Fredericton's Aitken Centre this season. They'll also take on the Gatineau Olympiques on Thursday, Jan. 8 and the Baie-Comeau Drakkar on Sunday, Feb. 1.

NEW MASKS
Both Sea Dogs goaltenders recently debuted new masks, becoming the first netminders to sport the club's new logo.

Here's a look at Rafaël Courchesne's new mask. He had been wearing a green mask from his time with the Saint-Hyacinthe Gaulois.
Michael Hawkins/Saint John Sea Dogs
And here's Justin Robinson's new look. He had been wearing his mask from last season which featured Saint John's 20th anniversary logo.
Michael Hawkins/Saint John Sea Dogs
GUELPH LANDS MEMORIAL CUP
The Guelph Storm will host the 2027 Memorial Cup, the CHL announced last week.

The Storm have played in six Memorial Cup tournaments – most recently in 2019 in Halifax – and hosted the event in 2002. The Storm franchise has yet to win the trophy.

“We are thrilled to be bringing the 2027 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota to Guelph,” said CHL president Dan MacKenzie in a news release. “The Storm put forward an outstanding bid that showcased not only their organizational strength, but also the passion, vision, and community spirit that make the Royal City such a special junior hockey market. With the Memorial Cup returning to Guelph in the same year the city marks its bicentennial, fans can expect an unforgettable event that celebrates Guelph’s history and the tournament’s rich tradition, while providing a world-class experience for players, fans, and partners alike.”

Kelowna will host the 2026 Memorial Cup. The QMJHL will host in 2028.

CROSS AN ALL-STAR
Former Sea Dogs forward Ben Cross has been named to the Eastlink North Division roster for next month's Maritime Junior Hockey League All-Star Game.

The 20-year-old currently sits fourth in MHL scoring with 18 goals and 14 assists in 24 games with the Chaleur Lightning. His 18 goals are the second most in the league.

Cross appeared in 60 games with the Sea Dogs last season, recording 11 goals and 13 assists.

The 2025 MHL All-Star Game will take place Dec. 10 in Yarmouth.

PLAYS OF THE WEEK
Here's Steve Dangle's latest QMJHL plays of the week video.


OTHER THINGS
  • FloHockey has a story on Sea Dogs rookie forward Alexis Joseph.
  • Sea Dogs forward Olivers Murnieks was ranked 45th in Daily Faceoff's November rankings for the 2026 NHL Draft.
  • Sportslogos.net analyzed the Saint John Flames inspired jersey the Sea Dogs wore on Friday.
  • William Dufour has still not suited up in a game for the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
  • How about the season Philippe Daoust is having with the Belleville Senators? Daoust has 18 points (four goals and 14 assists) in 18 games with the AHL club.
  • A look at the throwback jerseys Team CHL will wear this week at the CHL USA Prospects Challenge in Alberta. It's giving Titan.
  • Not a big surprise here.
  • The OHL's Brantford Bulldogs have still not lost a game in regulation time this season. They are 18-0-4-1, placing them first overall in the OHL. They added a big piece on Monday and are probably the Memorial Cup favourites right now.
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